04/04/2020
04/04/2020
Local News for Westport, Connecticut
04/04/2020
04/04/2020
Pet of the Week: Torri
Torri, a handsome 14-year-old domestic shorthair mix, likes kids over 10 years old. He hasn’t had much experience living with cats or dogs but may be willing to consider sharing with a furry friend. He has plenty of love left to share with a lucky family. To learn more about Ryleigh, visit the Westport Adoption READ MORE.
04/04/2020
Saturday, April 4, 2020
Westport Senior Center & Library are closed. Westport Senior Center YouTube Channel Westport Library Stuck at Home Activities Virtual Westport Museum for History & Culture See more events: Celebrate Westport Calendar Read the article on westportnow.com READ MORE.04/03/2020
Community News: Online programs at the senior center; Playhouse shows postponed; and more
– There will be two public hearings to discuss proposals for a Community Development Block Grant in Westport, the first of which will be April 14 at 6 p.m. Pursuant to the Gov. Ned Lamont’s executive order, there is no physical location for this meeting. It will be held electronically by calling 646-876-9923 and entering READ MORE.
04/03/2020
Woog’s World: Coronavirus is changing our social norms
If you don’t like rules, you’re in luck. The coronavirus pandemic has thrown them all out. In a crisis like this, it’s all hands on deck. FEMA is building hospitals in days, however and wherever they can. Along the way, some building codes will be bent – they have to be. Medical students are being READ MORE.
04/03/2020
Pet of the week: Cloe
Cloe, 8, is a domestic shorthair female at our adoption center in Westport. Cloe has a strong point of view and she must go home with a family with sassy cat experience. Cloe would like to live with adults and with kids over 14 years of age. This is a quiet and reserved kitty that READ MORE.
04/03/2020
134 confirmed coronavirus cases in Westport
There are now 134 confirmed coronavirus cases in Westport, according to state officials on Friday. Read the rest of the article on westport-news.com READ MORE.
04/03/2020
Westport Writers Workshop Offers Wide Variety of Online Classes This Spring
WESTPORT, CT- The coronavirus pandemic isn’t only impacting the way we live, it’s also changing the way we learn. Millions of students are currently attending school and learning via online distance learning programs and the Westport Writers Workshop is following suit. During this time of social distancing, the Westport Writers Workshop has never been more READ MORE.
04/03/2020
Coleytown remediation project in Westport still on track
The Coleytown Middle School project is currently on schedule while the BOE reacts to a reduction to its budget. Read the rest of the article on westport-news.com READ MORE.
04/03/2020
Town of Westport, CT: Public Meeting Schedule April …
Public Meeting Schedule April 6-10, 2020. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
04/03/2020
Town of Westport, CT: 4-3-20 COVID-19 Update from …
4-3-20 COVID-19 Update from First Selectman Jim Marpe. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
04/03/2020
Westport Library: Fiction fan Get lost …
Fiction fan? Get lost in another world with these new fiction arrivals we’re most excited about >> . Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
04/03/2020
COVID-19: First Fatality Linked To Virus Reported In Westport
Westport’s first fatality related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic was announced by the town’s First Selectman Jim Marpe. “I regret to inform you that Westport has experienced its first fatality resulting from COVID-19,” Marpe said on Thursday, April 2. Related story – COVID-19: New Lis… Read the rest of the article on bridgeport.dailyvoice.com READ MORE.
04/03/2020
New Schools Superintendent Named
By Jarret Liotta UPDATE Thomas Scarice, leader of the Madison Public Schools for the past eight years, was named Westport’s new permanent superintendent of schools tonight. Thomas Scarice “incredibly humbling.” Contributed photo During its second online meeting since the COVID-19 crisis took it virtual, the Board of Education (BOE) unanimously approved Scarice, who officially begins READ MORE.04/03/2020
CMS Timetable Remains a Question Mark
By Jarret Liotta Though things have been moving smoothly with the Coleytown Middle School (CMS) refurbishment, how COVID-19 could impact the construction schedule remains unknown. “The message that I wanted to put out was that, as of today, the schedule is still showing that we’re going to open as of September 1st, for the fall READ MORE.04/03/2020
Thomas Scarice named new Westport superintendent of schools
The Boad of Education unanimously voted to appoint Thomas Scarice as Westport’s new superintendent of schools on Thursday. Read the rest of the article on westport-news.com READ MORE.04/03/2020
CT Virus Death Toll Tops 100
By Patrick Skahill Connecticut Public Radio The death toll in Connecticut from COVID-19 exceeded 100 people for the first time today, the governor said, with the state reporting a total of 3,824 confirmed cases and 827 hospitalizations. The majority of the 112 deaths — 65 people — are from Fairfield County. The state reported 267 READ MORE.
04/03/2020
Public Comment Forms for 4/2/2020 BOE Meeting
Please click here for the link to the Public Comment forms for tonight's BOE meeting. Please click here to review the procedures and guidelines for public participation in remote special board meetings. Read the article on westport.k12.ct.us READ MORE.
04/02/2020
First Westport resident dies from coronavirus; 125 confirmed cases
First Selectman Jim Marpe announced the first Westport resident death due to the coronavirus on Thursday. Read the rest of the article on westport-news.com READ MORE.
04/02/2020